Mill Operator I

Website Freeport-McMoRan

Job Highlights

Title Mill Operator I
Type Full Time
Experience 6 Months
Function Operations
Location Climax, CO, United States
Company Freeport-McMoRan

Company Profile

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company. It operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Mill Operator I who will safely perform duties related to the production of copper or molybdenum concentrates in the Mill at a skilled level.

Education Level

Work Experience

  • 6 months of experience in Mill process operations
  • Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Completes duties within the Mill process which could include tasks within the following areas: fine crushing plant, COB, ball Mill, roughers, cleaners, flotation cells, moly plant, copper moly thickeners, tailing thickeners, and mill control room
  • Takes process readings and makes necessary process changes or adjustments
  • Uses electronic process monitoring system to monitor conveyor, plant systems, and equipment
  • Performs start-up and shut-down of plant or related systems
  • Operates processing equipment and makes adjustments as needed; performs basic maintenance on processing equipment and reports maintenance issues
  • May operate mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and overhead cranes
  • Performs area housekeeping duties and may perform work area and safety audits
  • Performs other duties as required

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Knowledge of environmental policies and responsibility for reporting any issues or concerns
  • Knowledge of placard system to accurately identify hazardous materials
  • Knowledge of the filtering and drying process
  • Knowledge of the wet grind system and flow systems through the mill and floatation area
  • May be required to complete HAZMAT training as required by Department of Transportation regulations

Criteria/Conditions

  • Ability to communicate in English concerning job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
  • Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing as per applicable State Laws
  • Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
  • Occasionally may be required to lift up to 50 pounds during the workday
  • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing, or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, and work in confined spaces
  • Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
  • Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles

Benefits/Perks

  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

Employer’s Statement

Freeport-McMoRan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply for this job please visit talent.fmjobs.com.

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